Associate Dentist – General Dentistry

Job overview

The Associate Dentist – General Dentistry role is onsite in Bakersfield, CA, five days per week plus two Saturdays per month. Compensation details are discussed during the interview; the posting describes competitive compensation based on experience and production, without a numeric range. The role joins an established private general dental practice with a steady patient base. The dentist provides comprehensive general dental care, from examinations and treatment planning to restorative and routine procedures. The role contributes to patient care through clear treatment discussions, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the dental team.

What you'll do

• Perform examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• provide restorative care, crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals, dentures, and routine procedures
• explain treatment to patients
• maintain clinical documentation
• collaborate with the dental team
• follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection-control, and clinical standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate dentist

general dentistry

patient care

restorative dentistry

crowns and fillings

extractions

root canals

bakersfield ca

private practice

two saturdays per month

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance-based bonus
• flexible schedule
• employee discounts.

Why this role

Requires a DDS or DMD, active California dental license, CPR/BLS certification, and NPI number. Experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.

About the employer

J K PATEL DENTAL CORPORATION is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.